Wills: Mediation
2026-07-05 · Ministry of Justice · 16340 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans he has to introduce mandatory mediation services in the case of contested wills.
Answer
The Government recognises the value of mediation in helping parties to resolve disputes more swiftly, consensually and in a less adversarial manner. Where mediation is successful, all parties will be spared the time and stress of litigation.The Civil Proc...